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Post by Buckeldemon on May 30, 2020 2:41:17 GMT
10) I use an " add item"script mod that allows you to type something to the effect of "runscript get [recipe]" (without quotation marks and brackets) and it gives you a list of items which have that in the title so in this case, it gives all of the herbalism and poison making recipes, for trap-making you type in "plan" and later in Awakening I add "tracing" for the runecrafting recipes and then you just press the "take all" button and it adds all recipes or what not to the menu
11) The keep doesn't recognizes anything that isn't "official" such as the dalish mage you pointed out, I suspect it also won't recognize for example a dwarf mage since according to in-game lore and the DA Keep that isn't a thing same goes with modded romances (like a female warden romancing Morrigan) or anyone other then a human noble marrying Alistair in which case you go with a dummy character or use safe-game editing to make things work
12) sometimes I do add extra tomes to my characters to unlock certain skills earlier for Redcliffe I plan on killing Connor...well technically I'll have Isolde kill him...but I'm not sure if it'll fit my True Neutral Warden
13) Oh don't worry, it's not an evil mirror...it's a barrier...in Honnleath
14) yeah I don't like it much either, but I can life with it...there are mods that allows you to disable helmets for individual characters, but it only works for Origins and Awakening plus if you don't disable the effect before importing a Warden into Awakening you lose the helmet they have equipped
and no, I don't use mods for my elf...I did make her in the toolset though, which allows for somewhat wider range of adjusting facial features. So I made it that Raelyn's ears peek from her hair
and yeah, it's a basic crossbow for now, I still need to figure out all that crafting with the Winterforge 10) Ah, thanks. Your script seems to be similar to DA2's vaddi/waddi scripts then. I used a different one that allows to create an item with a specified material tier (like a tier 7 Chasind Flatblade), but I never tried to find out if it does this kind of batch search as well. The command basically looks like "additemwmat gen_im_wep_mel_dag_dal 1 1" with the last two numbers being amount and material reference number (cannot remember which one is which though). This even allows to create an item using a material that is normally not possible, even with the Winter Forge, a dark greenish staff (ironbark, normally only metal is allowed for staves) for example. Heck, I once had a weapon using tier 4 leather for its bright green tint. Oh, and do not remind of the rune tracings. These are even more messy than the potion recipes. 11) Yeah, I do not like that much either, especially as there is virtually no argument to be made against a Dalish mage at least, they would be just treated like the other Mahariels. Do you mean editing the DAI saves to make it reconise custom romances? I never messed around much with DAI save editing, just watched the scores for the Divine election (and found out that Cassandra is apparently default choice regardless of points until you discuss the topic with one of the others). Can custom romance states be acknowledged at all? I guess that Morrigan's dialogue for example was only coded and voiced for males for example. 12) To be fair, I tend to cheat for more skill points to put all crafting features on the main character. On of DAO's few glaring flaws that we cannot access crafting skills of party members in camp and I got tired of switching between camp/Denerim market or Vigil's Keep throne room/courtyard all the time. The Connor decision is an all-time dilemma for you, eh? The often stated argument against using the circle mages in this case is that it takes a few days to get them, even if Kinloch Hold has already been secured, and during this time, Connor's evil girlfriend could do whatever. 13) I see. Given the room in the background, I thought it was perhaps Warden's Keep, as I remember it having a similar look and some kind of Eluvian-style fade portal (?), but I only played it once until now. Though since Stone Prisoner appears to be working now, I'll surely embark on a large scale bird massacre soon. Especially pidgeons. Cannot stand those things in real life either. The sounds they make are fundamentally evil. 14) Well, I just stopped using helmets (except full-faced ones, those hide ears regardless) in most cases... any effect will we winter-forged on other pieces instead. I once had Velanna run around with a full helmet (the one with the fuzzies) and fitting armour to ensure nobody reconises her for that rampage she did. Well, already got the toolset downloaded, but I guess if I start messing with it, I'll get totally lost in spell scripts and such instead of making faces. I'm not that good with faces anyway, that's your job. I actually like the Sailor's crossbow quite a lot, it has a rather realistic look (and a stirrup-style hook) and is the only default crossbow having rapid aim if I recall right. In case you have any questions about the forge, just ask away.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on May 30, 2020 9:32:41 GMT
10) Ah, thanks. Your script seems to be similar to DA2's vaddi/waddi scripts then. I used a different one that allows to create an item with a specified material tier (like a tier 7 Chasind Flatblade), but I never tried to find out if it does this kind of batch search as well. The command basically looks like "additemwmat gen_im_wep_mel_dag_dal 1 1" with the last two numbers being amount and material reference number (cannot remember which one is which though). This even allows to create an item using a material that is normally not possible, even with the Winter Forge, a dark greenish staff (ironbark, normally only metal is allowed for staves) for example. Heck, I once had a weapon using tier 4 leather for its bright green tint. Oh, and do not remind of the rune tracings. These are even more messy than the potion recipes. 11) Yeah, I do not like that much either, especially as there is virtually no argument to be made against a Dalish mage at least, they would be just treated like the other Mahariels. Do you mean editing the DAI saves to make it reconise custom romances? I never messed around much with DAI save editing, just watched the scores for the Divine election (and found out that Cassandra is apparently default choice regardless of points until you discuss the topic with one of the others). Can custom romance states be acknowledged at all? I guess that Morrigan's dialogue for example was only coded and voiced for males for example. 12) To be fair, I tend to cheat for more skill points to put all crafting features on the main character. On of DAO's few glaring flaws that we cannot access crafting skills of party members in camp and I got tired of switching between camp/Denerim market or Vigil's Keep throne room/courtyard all the time. The Connor decision is an all-time dilemma for you, eh? The often stated argument against using the circle mages in this case is that it takes a few days to get them, even if Kinloch Hold has already been secured, and during this time, Connor's evil girlfriend could do whatever. 13) I see. Given the room in the background, I thought it was perhaps Warden's Keep, as I remember it having a similar look and some kind of Eluvian-style fade portal (?), but I only played it once until now. Though since Stone Prisoner appears to be working now, I'll surely embark on a large scale bird massacre soon. Especially pidgeons. Cannot stand those things in real life either. The sounds they make are fundamentally evil. 14) Well, I just stopped using helmets (except full-faced ones, those hide ears regardless) in most cases... any effect will we winter-forged on other pieces instead. I once had Velanna run around with a full helmet (the one with the fuzzies) and fitting armour to ensure nobody reconises her for that rampage she did. Well, already got the toolset downloaded, but I guess if I start messing with it, I'll get totally lost in spell scripts and such instead of making faces. I'm not that good with faces anyway, that's your job. I actually like the Sailor's crossbow quite a lot, it has a rather realistic look (and a stirrup-style hook) and is the only default crossbow having rapid aim if I recall right. In case you have any questions about the forge, just ask away. 10) I often don't end up using many of the crafted items anyway, for example I generally never use traps because they take so long to put down Sometimes I even forget to use runes
11) yeah, at the time of release the argument by the developers was something akin to "the Dalish origin was used to teach about Dalish elves and not how to be a mage" or something like that Which is why they made the elf origin in Inquisition a Dalish regardless of class, with a lot of people still complaining they couldn't be a city elf And yes, I meant like that...I belief someone on the forum did so recently, but I can't recall who it was
12) Yep...Connor's fate is one of my all time dilemma's, along with Anders' fate in DA2 For Connor though, I've recently convinced myself its a mercy to kill him. Since even if he's saved the fact he was once possessed keeps having an influence over his life It's illustrated quite well in a party-banter between Shale and Wynne So yeah, while its certainly a cruel thing to do...Connor is better of then when he's still alive (as evident by how dejected he is during Inquisition, telling the Inquisitor he wishes the Warden had killed him)
13) yeah, Soldier's Peak does indeed have a eluvian like object in one of it's rooms, which is also the room that summons demons I do wonder if we'll get to travel with them in the next game...could be interesting and possibly very dangerous given that by the time of Trespasser Solas has (almost (was it ever stated if Briala lost control over her section?) entire control over the network
14) I do believe I bought Sailor's Crossbow from Barlin in Lothering, but I don't have enough strength to equip it yet I know you said you can adjust certain values for items using the Winterforge, can you remove equipment requirement from items as well?
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Post by Sonya on May 30, 2020 11:47:20 GMT
Really sorry in interrupt your serious converation, though if I may... Buckeldemon still tends to ignore some posts of mine exited by other things it seems, un peu bizarremant (Deutschland is a very fascinating place), but whatever, it is forum afterall. Would like to ask:, LadyofNemesis, do you still use CB all the time? From images I see it on your back, but maybe during encounters you switch to melee weapon e.g.? I was just planning something connected with CB, but now have not time. Any information could be useful anyway. Since you started this PT using CB, really was hoping you could share some info. You have written already something, yes, but further encounters are still more difficult. And what difficulty you play on if may ask? It also matters. Would be really appreciated anyway. ------ Btw, take by words back but only half of them - CB looks cool too, but only just hanging on the back. ------ for Redcliffe I plan on killing Connor...well technically I'll have Isolde kill him...but I'm not sure if it'll fit my True Neutral Warden It is neautral. Going to the circle wasting days for that already means "light", really want to help the boy even other people you have left there are atill in danger because of the demon. Usng Blood Magic and Isolde as a fuel - depends on you. If e.g.it is rather OK - it is neautral as there is nothing wrong and you just use what is more simple and fast (there are other things to do). If BM is "bad", but you still use it with Isolse as a fuel, you still look like more pragmatic but still empathetic (a person, a mother, is used for a nasty ritual?) Killing Connor yourself - looks rather evil/pragmatic. So many choices in DAO.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on May 30, 2020 12:21:36 GMT
Really sorry in interrupt your serious converation, though if I may... Buckeldemon still tends to ignore some posts of mine exited by other things it seems, un peu bizarremant (Deutschland is a very fascinating place), but whatever, it is forum afterall. Would like to ask:, LadyofNemesis , do you still use CB all the time? From images I see it on your back, but maybe during encounters you switch to melee weapon e.g.? I was just planning something connected with CB, but now have not time. Any information could be useful anyway. Since you started this PT using CB, really was hoping you could share some info. You have written already something, yes, but further encounters are still more difficult. And what difficulty you play on if may ask? It also matters. Would be really appreciated anyway. ------ Btw, take by words back but only half of them - CB looks cool too, but only just hanging on the back. ------ for Redcliffe I plan on killing Connor...well technically I'll have Isolde kill him...but I'm not sure if it'll fit my True Neutral Warden It is neautral. Going to the circle wasting days for that already means "light", really want to help the boy even other people you have left there are atill in danger because of the demon. Usng Blood Magic and Isolde as a fuel - depends on you. If e.g.it is rather OK - it is neautral as there is nothing wrong and you just use what is more simple and fast (there are other things to do). If BM is "bad", but you still use it with Isolse as a fuel, you still look like more pragmatic but still empathetic (a person, a mother, is used for a nasty ritual?) Killing Connor yourself - looks rather evil/pragmatic. So many choices in DAO. Nah that's okay, I'd be happy to help
Generally in Origins I tend to focus on using one weapon set per character, so for this Warden that'll be just a crossbow I have thought of making a Legolas build for some time (aka. bow for long range, but switch to swords in melee range), but apparently that's quite hard to do...mostly because switching weapons takes time which leaves you vulnerable to attacks in that brief window of time that it takes to switch
I tend to play on the lowest (Casual) difficulty whenever possible, mostly because I'm a casual gamer and also because I'm terrible at strategizing usually I just punch in the default tactical behavior for the party members and play randomly for my own character
I do admit crossbow can be a bit of a challenge, mostly because its often used as a Warrior backup weapon (since they tend to focus on strength which is needed to equip them) since Rogues tend to focus on Dexterity+Cunning it's generally not used as an effective weapon However, I like making unique characters...and I've never done a crossbow character before (at least not in this game), so it's kinda fun
plus imo. my Tabris would likely feel more inclined to use a crossbow then a regular one, mostly because apparently crossbows are easier to fire and don't require as much training as a regular bow
-- And that's what I like about Origins, there's so many choices to make and some of them fall into outright murder territory Raelyn is the type to help whenever she can, but also the type to sometimes do the "one for the many" choice, she'll still feel bad about it though
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Post by Buckeldemon on May 30, 2020 12:51:04 GMT
Buckeldemon still tends to ignore some posts of mine exited by other things it seems, un peu bizarremant (Deutschland is a very fascinating place), but whatever, it is forum afterall. I don't ignore you, I just take an awful lot of time to type my responses and I usually have issues leading a conversation somewhere meaningful. Of course, it is his, so he participates Well, for a felamle dwarf, there are other options... You mean Dwynn at Redcliffe? Nah, I do have an Aeducan lady among my planned characters, but usually cannot decide on her chosen fighting style. Currently, she's toting crossbows, so Dwynn might rather end up nailed to the next best wall. I never went for the fake heart yet, but that's amusing. Usually, one might expect an orlesian to throw a tantrum, but Viv is all act anyway. That sounds good. I guess I have to sift the Nexus afterall... I'm just too damn lazy. Now that you mention it... I usually cannot help myself not annoying any revered mother I come across, and Lily's at least an initiate, so she should make it one the list. The test mage I mentioned above took some delight in playing dumb with Lels at Lothering. You're welcome. What did you miss? Remember my quip about defeating an attack in Stronghol with just a few spearman and tweo archers? You said it was a plan. Next challenge level would be using woodcutter(s). Heck, I once lost at least one catapult because I parked it on the path of a enemies' woodcutter.
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Post by Buckeldemon on May 30, 2020 13:19:58 GMT
10) I often don't end up using many of the crafted items anyway, for example I generally never use traps because they take so long to put down Sometimes I even forget to use runes 11) yeah, at the time of release the argument by the developers was something akin to "the Dalish origin was used to teach about Dalish elves and not how to be a mage" or something like that Which is why they made the elf origin in Inquisition a Dalish regardless of class, with a lot of people still complaining they couldn't be a city elf And yes, I meant like that...I belief someone on the forum did so recently, but I can't recall who it was
12) Yep...Connor's fate is one of my all time dilemma's, along with Anders' fate in DA2 For Connor though, I've recently convinced myself its a mercy to kill him. Since even if he's saved the fact he was once possessed keeps having an influence over his life It's illustrated quite well in a party-banter between Shale and Wynne So yeah, while its certainly a cruel thing to do...Connor is better of then when he's still alive (as evident by how dejected he is during Inquisition, telling the Inquisitor he wishes the Warden had killed him)
13) yeah, Soldier's Peak does indeed have a eluvian like object in one of it's rooms, which is also the room that summons demons I do wonder if we'll get to travel with them in the next game...could be interesting and possibly very dangerous given that by the time of Trespasser Solas has (almost (was it ever stated if Briala lost control over her section?) entire control over the network 14) I do believe I bought Sailor's Crossbow from Barlin in Lothering, but I don't have enough strength to equip it yet I know you said you can adjust certain values for items using the Winterforge, can you remove equipment requirement from items as well? 10) I'm impatient as well, but if I know an encounter calls for it... may be because of my magic-heavy gameplay, as assessing terrain and fully exploiting it to advantage is pretty much a mage's schtick. I sometimes just put the bonuses from runes directly on items, especially because this allows me to be rid of the burning/cackling/icy effects of elemental bonus damage (the forge has bonus damage properties that do not show effects), since those effects seem to worsen the lagging issues I had with DAO.
11) Ugh... yeah. How to be a mage=living in an isolated tower. Sometimes I think that the BW writers miss the point about their own lore. Tower-dwelling mages are a common fantasy trope afterall, even if we ignore the whole nine yards of Chantry/historical background. It is not just the fans who sometimes fail to see that not all mages in Thedas are circle inhabitants. /rant Well, I might take a look, though by now I have accepted the fact that a femTabris cannot woo Morrigan (I had headcanon about this before even playing the game myself and noticing that this is not intended)
12) If Connor voices a decision for what is essentially assisted suicide, I would perhaps consider it, otherwise I personally would be careful, but this is just a personal opinion. Add any potential "encouragement" related to chantry teachings, and things get ugly. "Oh no, I'm a mage. The Chant says I deserve to die." In-game characters might think very differently. I once contemplated on having one of my elves kill him just because he said something about cutting off knive ears while possessed.
13) I vaguely recall Solas mentioning that he took control from Briala by Trespasser. I do not really know what to think about all these elven things being used by everyone but elves though. Yes, call me racist, but... at least I do not want any magical goodie end up in the hands of notorious magic haters who will just destroy the stuff eventually, like those Qunari at the Darvaarad.
14) Yes, you can. In fact, the mage-specific boots and gloves (as well as the orlesian warden sets for DAA/Witch Hunt) all have the "ignore attribute requirements" property on them. It can be added either via enchanting or via cheat mode/override.
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Post by Sonya on May 30, 2020 13:24:35 GMT
I don't ignore you, I just take an awful lot of time to type my responses and I usually have issues leading a conversation somewhere meaningful. Different people - different opinions. Sometimes very different it seems. Mais merci for explanation. It is really appreciated. so Dwynn might rather end up nailed to the next best wall Rather be killed by WG ot DWS considering reload time of CB even with mods. Strange thing to hear from a person who likes to figue out the game insides and make mods. What's easier in this case? Hhmmm. What did you miss? Remember my quip about defeating an attack in Stronghol with just a few spearman and tweo archers? You said it was a plan. Next challenge level would be using woodcutter(s). Sarcasm? Damn good to hear. Seriously.
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Post by Sonya on May 30, 2020 13:46:58 GMT
I do admit crossbow can be a bit of a challenge, You know, it is really good to hear when people like it and just do not drop if "it is challenging". plus imo. my Tabris would likely feel more inclined to use a crossbow then a regular one, mostly because apparently crossbows are easier to fire and don't require as much training as a regular bow Lazy Tabris? ( sarcastic "emoji" or how is it called? Just do not use these "faces") Fun you say? Desire has already incresed. ------ Thank you anyway. Gor general idea from your post.
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I started this journal on the Bioware-soon-to-be-gone forums, continued on another now-locked forum, and don't want to lose it. Jasmine is one of my favorite Inquisitors so far and she just seems to be the type to write a diary or keep a scrapbook. Progress is slow, partly because I have thousands of pictures to sort through and edit to match each entry. The backstory I created before I decided to start her scrapbook: "Lovely as the flower and your namesake, born into the nobility, your life of privilege was interrupted when magical abilities surfaced at a young age and you were forced into a life of confinement within Ostwick's Circle of Magi. Sweet, gentle, shy; you enjoyed the protected life inside the Circle. The library was your favorite place and the templars strict without being unkind. Stronger than you look, you surprised everybody when you survived your Harrowing.
You are a devout Andrastian and never wanted to rebel against Chantry rule. You see templars as a counterpoint to the mages, not jailors or the enemy. Fellow mages called you naïve but the Senior Enchanter often used you as liaison when dealing with the templars and other Chantry people. Like it or not, you had to fight for your life against templars hunting down all "free" mages. You desperately wanted the peace talks with the Chantry and templars to go well and instead was accused of killing the Divine."She’s a girly girl, a pink and purple, flowers in her hair kind of girl who believes she may really be the Herald of Andraste.
Excerpt from JASMINE’S JOURNAL:
Haven, time to start a new journal.
| I am here, I am really here. In Haven. And tomorrow the Conclave begins and I will get to see the Divine and the Temple of Sacred Ashes! I should sleep, but I’m too excited. I saw Ser Barron; I’m glad he’s here. He never looked forward to the Harrowings and their possibility of failure. We spoke of his family once; he said too many of his family members were mages for him not to see us as people first, mages second. “Vigilance is all well and good, but it does not mean we should forget we are just as human as our charges. Duty does not preclude courtesy and respect.”
I remember how kind he was and how scared I was when we met. I was so sure the monsters were there to punish me, hurt me, even, for turning Stevie into a block of ice. I screamed and screamed until I thought I was falling apart. My parents tried to explain but they were upset and kept telling me I had to go. Stevie came running into the room and put his arms around me, the same big brother who teased me until I lost my temper; he hugged me and then pushed me behind him. He glared at the monsters, “Take your helmets off, sers. She has nightmares of faceless monsters and that’s what you look like. Take them off or leave without her.” |
Almost twenty years later and I still think that’s one of the bravest things I’ve ever seen, my eleven year old brother standing up to my monsters. The one farthest away muttered something but the one in front of us hushed him. He brought his hands to his head and lifted his helmet off, just like my brother told him. Then he knelt in front of me, “I am sorry I frightened you. See, this is just a bit of metal to protect my head and face. Would you like to hold it?” He held it out to me. He chuckled when I almost dropped it, “Perhaps your brother could help you with it. It is rather heavy for a little girl to carry.” He waited patiently while I looked at it inside and out. With Stevie’s help I even put it on, but quickly took it off. I complained about the smell and he didn’t get mad, “I suppose it does. It sometimes gets hot and my hair gets sweaty. That’s probably what you smell. Your name is Jasmine, isn’t it?” I nodded. “A pretty name for a pretty girl,” he smiled. His eyes crinkled up when he did, “I am Ser Barron. We’re not here to punish you, little Jasmine. Do you want to hurt people?” I shook my head. “You have magic and need to learn how to use it so you don’t accidentally turn your brother into another block of ice or hurt anybody else. We’re going to take you to the Circle, full of other mages, so you can study. You will be an apprentice, one of the youngest we have, which means you have a lot of ability but you need to learn how to use it properly. The Circle is a safe place. Go wash your face and dry your tears, little Jasmine. Change into something more comfortable, if you wish. We’ll wait here and talk to your parents.” I didn’t realize I was so scared I peed my pants.
Stevie took me back to my room, “This is my fault. I’m sorry I teased you, Jazzie. I’ll write every week, I promise.” He grinned then, “My tutor always makes me practice my penmanship; writing to you will be more fun than copying stuff from Brother Genitivi. Talk about boring,” he rolled his eyes and we both laughed. When I was ready he took my hand and walked back with me. He looked at Ser Barron, who still had his helmet off, “Take care of my little sister, Ser, she’s only five. I’m going to be keeping an eye on you.” Some adults would have laughed, but Ser Barron didn’t even smile. He nodded his head and said I was lucky to have somebody who cared about me so much and that he would personally watch over me.
Maybe I can sleep now. I don’t know why writing this down helps me settle, but it does. I’m almost embarrassed to think of the number of journals which include this same story, some more than once. Stevie still writes every week and I write back. We don’t see each other often but he’s my best friend and I wish he was here. I like to think he’s proud of me.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on May 30, 2020 14:36:58 GMT
I do admit crossbow can be a bit of a challenge, 1) You know, it is really good to hear when people like it and just do not drop if "it is challenging". plus imo. my Tabris would likely feel more inclined to use a crossbow then a regular one, mostly because apparently crossbows are easier to fire and don't require as much training as a regular bow 2) Lazy Tabris? ( sarcastic "emoji" or how is it called? Just do not use these "faces") 3) Fun you say? Desire has already incresed. ------ Thank you anyway. Gor general idea from your post. 1) I do like to sometimes make some new ideas for characters, and for me Raelyn is a complete new idea since she's an origin I never completed.
2) for the sarcasm emoji I tend to use > Also for my Tabris it's not as much laziness as in feeling that bows are a "real elves" thing, Raelyn never really felt like a real elf growing up..her mom's stories about the Dalish are what she thinks "real elves" are like. Cue her actually meeting the Dalish and declaring she's as much a real elf as they are After that she kinda starts using crossbows as a badge of pride more then one to set her apart from what she thought real elves were like.
3) give it a go, it's entertaining...I'm just a bit frustrated sometimes when Leliana is standing beside my poor Raelyn and hitting every shot while it feels like Raelyn is missing several but it's fun nevertheless
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Post by Sonya on May 30, 2020 14:54:14 GMT
) I do like to sometimes make some new ideas for characters, and for me Raelyn is a complete new idea since she's an origin I never completed.
2) for the sarcasm emoji I tend to use > Also for my Tabris it's not as much laziness as in feeling that bows are a "real elves" thing, Raelyn never really felt like a real elf growing up..her mom's stories about the Dalish are what she thinks "real elves" are like. Cue her actually meeting the Dalish and declaring she's as much a real elf as they are After that she kinda starts using crossbows as a badge of pride more then one to set her apart from what she thought real elves were like.
3) give it a go, it's entertaining...I'm just a bit frustrated sometimes when Leliana is standing beside my poor Raelyn and hitting every shot while it feels like Raelyn is missing several but it's fun nevertheless 1) Since it is entertaining, this origin might be finished aferall. 2) Aha, alright. So, she is like Sera in this "no-elf" - thing. Though went further using CB. Interesting role-playing. 3) I will, yeah, after finishing some other things. AI behavior sometimes can be annoying even if it is a good thing: like in your some cases where enemies still end up dead thanks to Leliana. Not to worry, your GW Tabris will find her way, I mean the build, maybe mods, or your tech-prog-abilities.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on May 30, 2020 17:41:47 GMT
1) Since it is entertaining, this origin might be finished aferall. 2) Aha, alright. So, she is like Sera in this "no-elf" - thing. Though went further using CB. Interesting role-playing. 3) I will, yeah, after finishing some other things. AI behavior sometimes can be annoying even if it is a good thing: like in your some cases where enemies still end up dead thanks to Leliana. Not to worry, your GW Tabris will find her way, I mean the build, maybe mods, or your tech-prog-abilities. 1) I sure hope so, after all...it'll make my world state a bit more interesting as well by having protagonists of different walks of life
2) A bit perhaps...
My Warden doesn't belief in the Maker nor the Creators, rather she'd be what we irl. would consider a humanist
believing in the actions of those around and judging people in regard of those actions, however she does respect it if other people belief in things like a Maker. She might be skeptical but she'll never ridicule people.
3) I actually like to think she and my Tabris have a playful rivalry regarding this Tabris: *misses her shot* aww... Leliana: *kills the enemy* Tabris: that one was mine! *pouts* Leliana: *giggles* sorry Tabris: ah well *kicks dead enemy* he's dead anyway...let's see if he had any loot
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Post by Buckeldemon on May 30, 2020 20:44:23 GMT
Finally managed to copy my DAO stuff over to the new install. Copying mods which need to be installed via DAupdater is possible, but one also needs to make sure to copy (or merge) the addins.xml in documents/Bioware/Dragon Age/Settings. Add-ons (official or mods) need an entry there for the game to recognise them. I also managed to rectify the issue with nexusmods. It appears as if the site does not like users being inactive for some time without validating their account and making a new password on return...
Rather be killed by WG ot DWS considering reload time of CB even with mods. Depends on what my character wants to do. If it would be just about efficiency, anyone would go dual-wield anyway. (DWS is Dual Sweep, right? I don't know about "WG". Whirlwind?) Strange thing to hear from a person who likes to figue out the game insides and make mods. What's easier in this case? Hhmmm. Getting into things at first isn't that easy for me, even in real-life. But once I'm somewhat used to something/know how it works, most things become easier. It is the initial effort. 2) A bit perhaps... My Warden doesn't belief in the Maker nor the Creators, rather she'd be what we irl. would consider a humanist
believing in the actions of those around and judging people in regard of those actions, however she does respect it if other people belief in things like a Maker. She might be skeptical but she'll never ridicule people. Just wait until some people will pop up and declare such a mindset as "not sufficiently medieval"... 3) I actually like to think she and my Tabris have a playful rivalry regarding this Tabris: *misses her shot* aww... Leliana: *kills the enemy* Tabris: that one was mine! *pouts* Leliana: *giggles* sorry Tabris: ah well *kicks dead enemy* he's dead anyway...let's see if he had any loot By default, Lel's tactics set has one function which makes her attack the same target as the character controlled by the player. Just sayin'... Dead is dead most of the time, though I also had occurences with Morrigan throwing a lightning bolt at an enemy which had like 5 HP left.
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Post by LadyofNemesis on May 30, 2020 20:51:52 GMT
Finally managed to copy my DAO stuff over to the new install. Copying mods which need to be installed via DAupdater is possible, but one also needs to make sure to copy (or merge) the addins.xml in documents/Bioware/Dragon Age/Settings. Add-ons (official or mods) need an entry there for the game to recognise them. I also managed to rectify the issue with nexusmods. It appears as if the site does not like users being inactive for some time without validating their account and making a new password on return... 2) A bit perhaps... My Warden doesn't belief in the Maker nor the Creators, rather she'd be what we irl. would consider a humanist
believing in the actions of those around and judging people in regard of those actions, however she does respect it if other people belief in things like a Maker. She might be skeptical but she'll never ridicule people. Just wait until some people will pop up and declare such a mindset as "not sufficiently medieval"... 3) I actually like to think she and my Tabris have a playful rivalry regarding this Tabris: *misses her shot* aww... Leliana: *kills the enemy* Tabris: that one was mine! *pouts* Leliana: *giggles* sorry Tabris: ah well *kicks dead enemy* he's dead anyway...let's see if he had any loot By default, Lel's tactics set has one function which makes her attack the same target as the character controlled by the player. Just sayin'... Dead is dead most of the time, though I also had occurences with Morrigan throwing a lightning bolt at an enemy which had like 5 HP left. Glad to hear your carrying over of files went well
2) meh...I'm pretty sure there might've been humanists or atheists during medieval times...not that they probably lived long But it's my Warden, if other people can head canon that their female Wardens romanced Morrigan...I can head canon my Warden was a humanist/atheist 3) yeah...all default tactics seem to do that thing where they take my kills while I don't mind say...Alistair to intercept enemies who go after my archers/mages, I don't like it when he defaults to attacking the ones I marked for attacking I'm like...I told you to attack that guy! and their AI package is all "nope, attacking this one instead"
but yeah, as I said...setting up custom tactics is hell for me, I've tried in the past but can't make heads or tails of it which is probably also the reason I'm so terrible at RTS games
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Post by Liadan on May 30, 2020 22:12:43 GMT
I began another DA2 playthrough. So far Rowan Hawke escaped Lothering, arrived at Kirkwall, worked during a year for Athenril, met Varric, talked with Aveline, saw Sebastian`s reward notice and talked with Varric about a Grey Warden and the possibility of getting some Deep roads maps. Also, as i always do at the beginning of each act, i fought and defeated all Kirkwall gangs and was rewarded by a "friend". Some screenshots:
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Post by Sonya on May 31, 2020 9:59:11 GMT
2) A bit perhaps...
My Warden doesn't belief in the Maker nor the Creators, rather she'd be what we irl. would consider a humanist
believing in the actions of those around and judging people in regard of those actions, however she does respect it if other people belief in things like a Maker. She might be skeptical but she'll never ridicule people. I understand what you mean. "A bit like Sera" from my post - she does not relate herself to elves at all. That's the main thing. Other things do not match or match but not in full scale I would say. What? Tabris: *misses her shot* aww... Leliana: *kills the enemy* Tabris: that one was mine! *pouts* Leliana: *giggles* sorry Tabris: ah well *kicks dead enemy* he's dead anyway...let's see if he had any loot You do know there is a similar dialogue btw Sera and Bull? Funny. I also managed to rectify the issue with nexusmods. It appears as if the site does not like users being inactive for some time without validating their account and making a new password on return... Had the same probleme. Now tend not to use mods (just some here and there), though to avoide such thing forced to pay a visit to nexus from time to time as that thing you have described is just fucking annoying to say the least. Glad everything is fine now as understand. Depends on what my character wants to do. If it would be just about efficiency, anyone would go dual-wield anyway. (DWS is Dual Sweep, right? I don't know about "WG". Whirlwind?) Ah, I am sorry to use short versions (got used to them). DWS - yeah. WG - mage ability to freeze asses. I always like to use intimidatioon on him so he helps and increases moral mood (in case I choose to help the village of course). Getting into things at first isn't that easy for me, even in real-life. But once I'm somewhat used to something/know how it works, most things become easier. It is the initial effort. Aha, Got it. Thanks. And now do they still need "inital effort" as you have already mentioned mods of your own (which, btw, sounded very innteresting, pitty you did not share them)? Or just some improvements are still needed according to your opinion? Just wait until some people will pop up and declare such a mindset as "not sufficiently medieval"... And Tabris will be buring alive like a ginger witch while others pronounce that "Dark Ages" speeches. By default, Lel's tactics set has one function which makes her attack the same target as the character controlled by the player. Just sayin'... ...if it even works...
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Post by LadyofNemesis on May 31, 2020 10:21:31 GMT
2) A bit perhaps...
My Warden doesn't belief in the Maker nor the Creators, rather she'd be what we irl. would consider a humanist
believing in the actions of those around and judging people in regard of those actions, however she does respect it if other people belief in things like a Maker. She might be skeptical but she'll never ridicule people. I understand what you mean. "A bit like Sera" from my post - she does not relate herself to elves at all. That's the main thing. Other things do not match or match but not in full scale I would say. What? Tabris: *misses her shot* aww... Leliana: *kills the enemy* Tabris: that one was mine! *pouts* Leliana: *giggles* sorry Tabris: ah well *kicks dead enemy* he's dead anyway...let's see if he had any loot You do know there is a similar dialogue btw Sera and Bull? Funny. 2) ...a'right, let's try this again my Warden still sees herself as an elf, but doesn't feel like she's enough of an elf, to her the Dalish are the real ones Sera doesn't view herself as an elf at all, in fact she hates being reminded of the fact she is one
paraphrased since I don't recall the entire dialogue:
Dalish Inquisitor: it's nice knowing other elves Sera: [disapproves] I don't think so Dalish Inquisitor: why not? Sera: well, maybe you're alright, but most elves I know are too elfy
She even has human-trained armor instead of elven, that's how much she hates being an elf
irl. = in real life
I hardly ever have Sera in my party...Varric is my go-to archer in DA2 and Inquisition so I had to look it up...but sure, it's funny Also, she has the same one with Solas
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Post by Sonya on May 31, 2020 10:41:21 GMT
) ...a'right, let's try this again my Warden still sees herself as an elf, but doesn't feel like she's enough of an elf, to her the Dalish are the real ones Sera doesn't view herself as an elf at all, in fact she hates being reminded of the fact she is one
paraphrased since I don't recall the entire dialogue:
Dalish Inquisitor: it's nice knowing other elves Sera: [disapproves] I don't think so Dalish Inquisitor: why not? Sera: well, maybe you're alright, but most elves I know are too elfy
She even has human-trained armor instead of elven, that's how much she hates being an elf Thank you for clarification. That is why I wrote "not completly" (used other words there).
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Post by Buckeldemon on May 31, 2020 13:09:25 GMT
Glad to hear your carrying over of files went well 2) meh...I'm pretty sure there might've been humanists or atheists during medieval times...not that they probably lived long But it's my Warden, if other people can head canon that their female Wardens romanced Morrigan...I can head canon my Warden was a humanist/atheist 3) yeah...all default tactics seem to do that thing where they take my kills while I don't mind say...Alistair to intercept enemies who go after my archers/mages, I don't like it when he defaults to attacking the ones I marked for attacking I'm like...I told you to attack that guy! and their AI package is all "nope, attacking this one instead" but yeah, as I said...setting up custom tactics is hell for me, I've tried in the past but can't make heads or tails of it which is probably also the reason I'm so terrible at RTS games [/div] Haha, thanks. Copying all the stuff from old-ass laptop to flash drive took at least 2 hours. Putting everything on the new PC was far faster. 2) Totally agree. Might be that I'm usually the one treated with the "bad roleplayer!!!!" accusation if do not feel like playing a character as part of of majority (or any) faith. Even my Dalish do not take their mythology that seriously. I would just to make one adjustment to your statement - if a dialogue has neutral options, it is not even headcanon, but perfectly game-canon. 3) Regarding tactics... how knowledgeable are you about programming? The tactics for DAO/DA2 are basic IF/THEN functions. For example, the first half checks, for example, if the enemy has a specific rank (like "elite"/yellow or lower). If this is true, then the action defined in the second part is carried out (like use ability "Crushing Prison"). If the condition cannot be fullfilled, the game does nothing and jumps to the entry on the list, from top to bottom. Once at the bottom of the list, it will cycle back to the top, rinse and repeat. Knowing this, the most crucial actions should go to the top of the list (like using heal on injured characters or Paralyze/Shield Bash etc. to interrupt enemies or using life-savers like Mind Blast). I cannot explain this very well, but the wiki has a good rundown that taught me a lot. Had the same probleme. Now tend not to use mods (just some here and there), though to avoide such thing forced to pay a visit to nexus from time to time as that thing you have described is just fucking annoying to say the least. Glad everything is fine now as understand. A friend had the same issues and confirmed it. Argh, right, Winter's Grasp. I guess I just thought you would not acknowledge spells. Though Cone of Cold is better. WG's resistance check is based on level of the target apparently, and since enemies do level with the player (within certain boundaries), freezing might not happen at all late in the game, turning the spell into a simple damager. Mostly useful against rage demons (and dragons). Every game is basically a new start. Sometimes every day is, thanks to frickin' dysthymia. I guess I'll finish the DAO playthrough I'm in at the moment (a replay of one of my main, a Surana with severe trust issues) and then start fiddling with the toolset. Well, perhaps I'll upload some stuff in the future, but I guess you might consider my balance adjustments making the game too easy. Heh, I'm not proposing that. Though I have been accused of not thinking sufficiently medieval when stating that I do not play obedient andrastians and also during a "mage freedom" debate. It does, at least for the default tactics set she has when joining. She even attacks the controlled character's targets from her spot if she's ordered to stand ground.
She even has human-trained armor instead of elven, that's how much she hates being an elf Game mechanics-wise, Sera seems to have a human body model with an elfy head. Easily visible if you pre-view revealing outfits such as the Antaam-saar on her and Cassandra vs. on an elven Inquisitor. Ironically, this is somewhat of an inversion of Sera's character, i.e. a human-minded commoner trapped in an elven body. I also like giving a bow to Cole. But I usually do not stick to the "default" fighting styles anyway. Support tank (War-"Horner") Bull, two-handed Blackwall, two-handed Cassandra (fitting personality-wise, especially with mauls) and Knife-nut Sera (also fitting) are a thing for me. I even had Varric go melee once as I wanted to do CotJ with two mages (player plus Viv) but also though I need more melee (because narrow castle hallways) and a rogue to open that one door to expose Denam's shenanigans (so I could have the prick executed ).
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Post by LadyofNemesis on May 31, 2020 13:42:45 GMT
2) Meh, the only time I've ever played an avid believer was when I played a Daedric worshiping Dunmer in Skyrim I mean, the only times I like seeing deities in games is when they're either absent and/or not existent or actual mythical entities who can screw over an entire world plus Sheogarath is amazing (Cheese for everyone! (as a Dutch person, I agree )
3) define knowledgeable , I've no knowledge about programming at all, I used to do an ICT study, but had to quit because I was awful and nearly had a mental breakdown. The only thing I remember is hex-decimal color codes for black (#000000) and white (#FFFFFF) (mostly because those are the easiest to remember) I might give it a go at some point, just to challenge myself a bit...given the fact I play on casual I guess mistakes can be forgiven
4) yeah, I'm not a huge fan of Sera in general...I mean, I'm sure she has some redeeming qualities (such as being the only person to ask Lavellan if they're alright in Trespasser after making fun of them for some time), but I don't really like her
5) I tend to be the opposite where I stick with the weapons they come with Especially for Varric, I mean...call me weird, but I can't imagine him without Bianca
There's a similar thing in Fire Emblem Awakening where a character called Cherche rides a wyvern called Minerva, thing is...one of her class promotions has her ride a griffin instead, but during dialogue she still refers to riding her previous wyvern. So I never re-class her into the griffin riding class (the class doesn't have useful skills for her anyway) Several other character in that game also make references to their mounts, so for me they tend to stick in said class setup to have the dialogues fit.
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Post by Liadan on May 31, 2020 13:56:38 GMT
So today Rowan Hawke recovered her grandfather Amell`s testament, discovered and shared the origin of her brother`s name with him and helped Aveline in behalf of the Guard. Later Hawke went out a made some new friends: a rebel apostate with a spirit in his head, a sweet blood mage, a sexy pirate and a broody elf with lyrium tatoos. Some screenshots: I always become amused when i bump into this templar in the docks while i`m playing a mage Hawke: Templar: "I seek any information on suspected apostates." Hawke: Meeting Flemeth once again. Flemeth: "Now the time has come for me to leave. You have my thanks... and my sympathy." And this is one of my favorite moments with Carver: little brother defending his big sister . Carver: "If you have a problem with my sister, you have a problem with me."
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Excerpt from JASMINE’S JOURNAL: First Day of the Conclave Maker guide me, I am so nervous. I know First Enchanter asked me to come because I always got on well with the templars in Ostwick. One of my unofficial duties after I passed my Harrowing was to act as liaison between templars and mages, to help smooth over any difficulties. Many of my fellow mages were surprised I passed; they thought I was too easily distracted. I think they confused my desire to learn everything with being unfocussed. I can’t really fault them; I do have a tendency to jump from one subject to the next in my studies as well as in conversation. And now I distract myself.
If I said tensions were high, I would be guilty of understatement. I think many of the mages and templars here are tired of war. The question is how do we resolve the issues between us? I was upset when Fiona (in my private journal I will not dignify that woman with a title) pressed to abolish the Circles. Between me and myself it was a stupid and selfish move when she didn’t have a viable alternative to take their place. Yes, Kirkwall was a disaster. Yes, the templars went too far, as did some of the mages. But the worst mage was an apostate, that Grey Warden who blew up the Chantry but Meredith used that as an excuse to punish all!
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Post by Sonya on May 31, 2020 14:25:18 GMT
WG's resistance check is based on level of the target apparently, Yeah, the further in the game, the more useless for "freezing" purposes WG becomes. Actually WG is useless at all for that already in the beginning of the game (somewhere in the very beginning it is useful, further - only for some damage). Indeed CoC is better. It seems I already tend to write things not what I mean actually, like with LadyofNemesis case, with Sera. Hope she would understand. Need to watch more carefully what I write. With WG meant it at least can do damage if not freeze his ass. Though CoC is resisted no less tbh (not talking about Rage Demons here). I guess I just thought you would not acknowledge spells. What is that supposed to mean? Well, perhaps I'll upload some stuff in the future, but I guess you might consider my balance adjustments making the game too easy. Never know unless try. Good-luck with that anyway. Heh, I'm not proposing that. Though I have been accused of not thinking sufficiently medieval when stating that I do not play obedient andrastians and also during a "mage freedom" debate. You do not agree DAO is similar to Dark Ages of our history since such term is used? Recall one phrase of mine suitable for Dark Ages actually. Your reaction to it was very clear. No questions, no further discussions. Just reaction w/o letting me explain "why". And you did not even care "why". At all. You mean such things somewhere in other places? It does, at least for the default tactics set she has when joining. She even attacks the controlled character's targets from her spot if she's ordered to stand ground. Tactics does not always work and can just "break". A friend had the same issue and confirmed it. Myself included had that issue. X times. Everything and everyone can be broken. And you know that well. this is somewhat of an inversion of Sera's character, i.e. a human-minded commoner trapped in an elven body. I see a "funny face" there, only can you imagine yourself to be in the same position? Does not matter if you like the character, but to be trapped in a body with a mind of completly another person? Is it so funny indeed? Or I just misunderstand using "emojis" maybe.
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Post by Buckeldemon on May 31, 2020 21:04:27 GMT
Some screenshots: I always become amused when i bump into this templar in the docks while i`m playing a mage Hawke: Templar: "I seek any information on suspected apostates." Hawke: "What are you are looking at, bucket helmet? *points to chantry-styled attire* Do I look like an apostate to you?" 2) Meh, the only time I've ever played an avid believer was when I played a Daedric worshiping Dunmer in Skyrim I mean, the only times I like seeing deities in games is when they're either absent and/or not existent or actual mythical entities who can screw over an entire world plus Sheogarath is amazing (Cheese for everyone! (as a Dutch person, I agree ) 3) define knowledgeable , I've no knowledge about programming at all, I used to do an ICT study, but had to quit because I was awful and nearly had a mental breakdown. The only thing I remember is hex-decimal color codes for black (#000000) and white (#FFFFFF) (mostly because those are the easiest to remember) I might give it a go at some point, just to challenge myself a bit...given the fact I play on casual I guess mistakes can be forgiven 4) yeah, I'm not a huge fan of Sera in general...I mean, I'm sure she has some redeeming qualities (such as being the only person to ask Lavellan if they're alright in Trespasser after making fun of them for some time), but I don't really like her 5) I tend to be the opposite where I stick with the weapons they come with Especially for Varric, I mean...call me weird, but I can't imagine him without Bianca There's a similar thing in Fire Emblem Awakening where a character called Cherche rides a wyvern called Minerva, thing is...one of her class promotions has her ride a griffin instead, but during dialogue she still refers to riding her previous wyvern. So I never re-class her into the griffin riding class (the class doesn't have useful skills for her anyway) Several other character in that game also make references to their mounts, so for me they tend to stick in said class setup to have the dialogues fit. 2) I like quirky "deities" as well. Or those with some personality in general. Monotheistic "god" examples are either bland or assholes. Zeus is also a dick, but at least we are... allowed to make fun and puns of that. Oh, and Alistair approves the of cheese +22. [/div] 3) I have no clue about hexadecimal stuff. I can just remember that on an R-G-B colour scale, 255-0-255 turns everything pink. I once took a very basic programming course at school that dealt with basic IF/THEN/ELSE functions and I got some things from trial-and-error with the trigger editors in RTS games. "If some one steps into "Area1", then create 476 units of type "knight" there" 4) Sera is good for psychological studies, like lots of Bioware characters. Her whole character and behaviour touch the "What it is like to be an elf?" or "What does it mean to be an elf?" dilemma as well as the whole issue of learned slave mindset, to a certain extent (Fenris and virtually every circle mage also have this), but I feel it never gets fully explored. With Fenris, some paralells are drawn (you can link circle mages and slavery, for example). Sera is too dead-set (and seemingly fond) in her ignorance... she's uneduacted in a way and seems to like this as well as to be annoying. For Trespasser content, well... I like reading her diaries. More pleasant than talking to her in person. I guess they gave her much-needed character development, but it comes across as a kind of afterthought. I'm also not sure if some of her more concerned and empathetic reactions are gated by her friendship/approval level from the base game. In that case, I would not wonder if some people never get to see them because they did not want to put up with her attitude in the base game, especially Lavellans. 5) Well, it does not mean that Varric has to put Bianca away completely. Actually, you can make him equip other weapons in DA2, but Bianca is always attached to his model (and clips with any other stuff he might have on his back). But I can see what you mean if a fighting style is referenced in game or lore. I like to add Reaver to Sten as his first spec via console. In case of Bull, he spars with Krem, both using shields. Cass mentions having studied a lot of comabt arts if I recall and Blackwall, during his intro, thrusts a sword into the ground that looks like a two-hander. Now, I once thought about making Isabela into an archer (Why? She dies too fast up close for my taste )... well, now I have to look if there's a mod to enable a playable version of Prosper's weapon for DA2. Something that never crossed my mind though was giving Fenris a shield. It seems I already tend to write things not what I mean actually, like with LadyofNemesis case, with Sera. Hope she would understand. Need to watch more carefully what I write. I guess we have a few language barriers causing trouble here. In the latter case, not for me. I like CoC with no res check. I originally imagined what my Aeducan would do, with a crossbow. No spells for the poor dorf (a.k.a dwarf). Thanks, I might consider it, as at least the party abilities files were pretty much finshed, as opposed to the changes regarding assassins. That was still work-in-progress, if I recall right. Has been a while. Where was that? I honestly cannot remember. Yes, one of the mage discussion was on another board. I also had a user in here getting all arrogant about my "modern sensibilities", but it wasn't you. [/div] I guess I should have written "worked in my game".
[/div] It was more about the issues it creates. While Sera pretty much thinks like an andrastian commoner (For good or ill. Mostly ill in my view though) she still cannot escape the stigma created simply by her elven appearance.
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Post by Sonya on Jun 1, 2020 9:57:18 GMT
I guess we have a few language barriers causing trouble here Pitty not all can understand that, thus whole bunch of troubles occure. I like CoC with no res check. There is PR check. Considering long casting animation, squichy health, very short duriation effect, many warrior-type enemies (PR check) you still prefer using CoC? Maybe you meant something else of course. Some language barrieres? ------ And also would like to ask: what difficulty you use during PTs? As it matters for many things as you know, incl resists and mods (and you have mentioned about liking to figure out how things work). ------ I originally imagined what my Aeducan would do, with a crossbow. No spells for the poor dorf (a.k.a dwarf). For "dorf" as well if you play as a dwarf. But still do not see the connection btw that first sentence and the last on. Sorry. Thanks, I might consider it, as at least the party abilities files were pretty much finshed, as opposed to the changes regarding assassins. That was still work-in-progress, if I recall right. Has been a while. Just let us simple folks know about it, if do not change your mind of course. Any plans about apprx timing finishing? Where was that? I honestly cannot remember If you'l like can find that thread, just need some time as ill, but it is not troubling and not difficlut as it is. That case was about mother protecting the child. Simply remember exactly this case because of such "not finished/ignored/unresolved/etc situations". Yes, one of the mage discussion was on another board. I also had a user in here getting all arrogant about my "modern sensibilities", but it wasn't you So yo do not consider DAO similar to Dark Ages after all (it is not accusation, just interesing)? And btw, it would not be me anyway, as I would not be arrogant discussing different opinions (unless I am isulted for no good reason and go all offfensive using woodcutters). It was more about the issues it creates. While Sera pretty much thinks like an andrastian commoner (For good or ill. Mostly ill in my view though) she still cannot escape the stigma created simply by her elven appearance. Issue it creates? Buckeldemon , you do realize you have written exactly my previous post just using other words? That stigma (and, yes, issues it created) could have become her death. She just was lucky about her own fate in the game. Just a note: liking Sera or not, you/me/others - it matters nothing at all now.
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